Blog - November, 2022

Fast Ways to Raise Your Credit Score

There are plenty of reasons why you should boost your credit score. But if you’re preparing to purchase a house, know that an exceptional credit score can increase your chances of getting a lower interest rate on your home loan. 

If you want to raise your credit score, there are several quick, simple things that you can do. While it might take some months to see an improvement in your credit score, you can start boosting your credit in just a few hours.

What is a Credit Score?

A credit score is a number from 300 to 850 that predicts your likelihood of repaying your debt. The higher the score, the better a borrower looks to potential lenders.

Your credit score is calculated based on various factors: payment history, debt burden, length of…

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Top Places to Celebrate the New Year

Middle Tennessee is nationally famous as an outstanding southern destination for creative, lively parties. With our region’s rich history in music, cuisine, and culture, it’s a given that tourists will flock here to join local residents to ring in the new year. However, a party is only as epic as the venue and the entertainment, which is why we’re sharing our curated 2022 – 2023 list of the top places to celebrate the New Year in Middle TN!

Jack Daniel’s New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash
600 James Robertson Pkwy | Nashville

The biggest party in Nashville is the Big Bash. Taking place in Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park, this CBS-hosted event will feature hours of live music before the 15-foot Music Note Drop and fireworks at…

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Best Festive Events

Middle Tennessee is famous for our year-round festivals and celebrations, and the holiday season is certainly our crowning achievement in this regard. We have created a list of our top ten activity-packed experiences, including light displays, shows, family-friendly festivals, and concerts. Happy Holidays are here once again!

Christmas at Gaylord Opryland
2800 Opryland Drive | Nashville

Gaylord Opryland creates a fully immersive winter wonderland experience each holiday season, including a massive 3 million light display that is free to the public. The resort’s activities and entertainment could keep your family enthralled for at least a week, and include the following: 

• ICE carved wonderland, created from two million pounds of vibrantly…

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How is the Real Estate Market? - October 2022

How is the market? It’s a question our agents get asked a lot, and for good reason. If you’re considering buying a new home or selling one that you already own, the market trends and predictions are important in the decision-making process. Below is our most recent market update information for Davidson, Maury, Rutherford, Sumner, Williamson, Wilson, Bedford, Coffee, Dekalb, Robertson, and Montgomery counties to help you make the most informed and beneficial choices possible.

See the Previous Month's Stats!

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Listing of the Week - 8263 Heirloom Blvd

This home is a perfect 10! Overlooking a golf course and walking trail, this home is located in The Grove – an award-winning, gated, private-club luxury community in Williamson County.

Built by Pat Hatcliff, this home features wide plank floors, designer lighting, built-in bookcases, marble countertops, and three fireplaces. The dream kitchen includes a massive island, Thermador stainless appliances, a hidden walk-in pantry with two ovens, and a Sub-Zero wine tower and refrigerator. The primary suite opens to a screened porch and offers a fabulous bathroom with vanities, a dressing vanity, a soaking tub and shower, and two closets with built-ins. And don't forget about the large bonus room that opens to the second-floor deck or the workout room.…

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Making the Ultimate Backyard Theater

Watching a movie in your back yard with your family and friends is a fun, memorable way to make the most of your outdoor space. We’re fortunate to live in Middle Tennessee, where the beautiful weather makes it ideal for cuddling up beneath the stars throughout many months of the year.

Whether you plan to keep it simple with just the essentials or go all-in making the ultimate home theater setup, we’ll walk you through your options and make recommendations to help you achieve success. 

Essentials

While there are projectors that play sound, their onboard speakers offer poor projection and lack any richness of tone. Instead, we recommend that you purchase speakers along with your projector and screen. You can use your existing digital media…

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Listing of the Week - 4121 Westlawn Dr

This alluring home is the one you've been waiting for!

The open floor plan was designed with entertaining in mind with a cozy nook, custom marble waterfall island, formal dining room, bar, formal living room with a wood-burning fireplace, and two covered porches. Gourmet meals await in the stunning kitchen which offers Frigidaire Professional appliances, a Fisher Paykel refrigerator, and a spacious pantry. On the second level, you will find an inviting family room with abundant natural light, high ceilings, and built-ins. The primary bedroom enjoys two walk-in closets and an impressive bath. On the exterior, you will find a fully fenced yard with ample parking and a two-car detached garage. You won't want to leave this lovely home, but should you…

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Eco-Friendly Flooring Options

Eco-friendly flooring is a more popular flooring choice now than at any time previously—particularly within this century. Homeowners like you are increasingly motivated to ensure that their renovations and upgrades are as green as possible, with building materials and appliances remaining the most common starting points. Today, we’re sharing our top ten eco-friendly flooring options, so be sure to read through to the end before you spring for your upcoming flooring remodel.

What makes flooring material eco-friendly?

The main factors that determine how green a flooring material is are:

• Whether or not it is made from recycled, renewable, or sustainably sourced materials
• The nature of the chemicals required for production, maintenance,…

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Buying & Selling As a Military Family

Being a part of a military family means you may not have a permanent address for some time. It’s common to receive orders to move to another station even if you’ve just settled into a house and neighborhood you love.

To make the experience easier, we share some tips on buying and selling your home as a military family.

Should you buy a house or not?

When you’re an active service member, you’ll receive a BAH (Basic Allowance for Housing), whether renting or buying. The amount depends on your pay grade, where you’re living, and your dependency status.

Buying a home is a good option if you want lower monthly payments than renting, but if you think you’ll get transferred in a short time, you’ll probably want to hold off a bit. The reason is…

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Listing of the Week - 1021 Julian Way

Welcome to 1021 Julian Way—where sophistication + luxury collide with comfort and convenience!

This stunning home features a dreamy chef's kitchen with floor-to-ceiling cabinets, Sub-Zero + Thermador appliances, and a walk-in pantry + wine cellar. The primary bedroom shines with vaulted ceilings, gorgeous tile work, and a steam shower. This home also offers a media room, an enormous exercise/flex space, and an upstairs bedroom with a two-story loft + hidden room. Don't forget about the geothermal heating/cooling, surround sound, $20K in custom shades, and tons of storage– and that’s just inside! On the exterior, you can find a covered patio with an infrared heater and fireplace, a saltwater pool, a custom outdoor kitchen, and a two-story terrace…

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